Category Archives: Social Political Issues

Easter 6 C: The Anti-Replacement Theory Gospel

Posted on May 18, 2022 by John

The Lessons for the Sixth Sunday of Easter are First Reading         Acts 16:9–15 Psalm                    Psalm 67 New Testament     Revelation 21:10, 22–22:5 Gospel                   John 14:23–29 or John 5:1–9 These are days when “white supremacy” and “replacement theory” … Continue reading →

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Easter 5 C: A Wrinkle in Time

Posted on May 10, 2022 by John

The readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter are First Reading Acts 11:1–18 Psalm Psalm 148 New Testament            Revelation 21:1–6 Gospel             John 13:31–35 Wouldn’t it be nice if we could transcend the limitations of time? If we could … Continue reading →

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Easter 4 C: Recognizing Care

Posted on May 4, 2022 by John

The readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter are: First Reading        Acts 9:36–43 Psalm                    Psalm 23 New Testament      Revelation 7:9–17 Gospel                   John 10:22–30 Our psalm and Gospel readings focus on shepherding. Revelation on Christ the Lamb, … Continue reading →

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Easter 2 C: Peace in Action: Forgiving and Not Forgiving

Posted on April 24, 2022 by John

The readings for the Second Sunday of Easter are: First Reading         Acts 5:27–32 Psalm                    Psalm 118:14–29 or Psalm 150 New Testament     Revelation 1:4–8 Gospel                   John 20:19–31 The pre-Socratic philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus was right when he … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday C: Called Out of the Crowd

Posted on April 7, 2022 by John

The readings for the Liturgy of the Palms: Psalm                    Psalm 118:1–2, 19–29 Gospel                   Luke 19:28–40 The readings for the Liturgy of the Passion: Old Testament      Isaiah 50:4–9a Psalm                    Psalm 31:9–16 New Testament     Philippians 2:5–11 Gospel … Continue reading →

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Lent 5 C Give Up Being a Good Christian for Lent

Posted on March 31, 2022 by John

The lessons for the Fifth  Sunday of Lent are: Old Testament      Isaiah 43:16–21 Psalm                    Psalm 126 New Testament     Philippians 3:4b–14 Gospel                   John 12:1–8 Today we delve deeply into the mystery of Lent, the mystery of the … Continue reading →

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Lent 4 C: Our Augmented Reality “in Christ”

Posted on March 25, 2022 by John

The readings for the Fourth Sunday in Lent are: Old Testament      Joshua 5:9–12 Psalm                    Psalm 32 New Testament     2 Corinthians 5:16–21 Gospel                   Luke 15:1–3, 11b–32 Just this week I had a conversation with someone deeply engaged … Continue reading →

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Lent 3 C: Our Chance to Get Things Right

Posted on March 18, 2022 by John

The readings for the Third Sunday of Lent are: Old Testament      Isaiah 55:1–9 Psalm                    Psalm 63:1–8 New Testament     1 Corinthians 10:1–13 Gospel                   Luke 13:1–9 The Gospel of Luke is the text where God’s grace and human … Continue reading →

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Lent 2 C: Fearless for a Purpose

Posted on March 9, 2022 by John

The readings for the Second Sunday of Lent are: Old Testament      Genesis 15:1–12, 17–18 Psalm                    Psalm 27 New Testament     Philippians 3:17–4:1 Gospel                   Luke 13:31–35 “No Fear.” It has been  a popular motto for a certain cross … Continue reading →

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Lent 1 C: Thankful Like an Immigrant

Posted on March 1, 2022 by John

The readings for the First Sunday of Lent are: Old Testament      Deuteronomy 26:1–11 Psalm                    Psalm 91:1–2, 9–16 New Testament     Romans 10:8–13 Gospel                   Luke 4:1–13 Deuteronomy is a recipe for living the life of faith. And it … Continue reading →

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